Castles Education vs Mercer's Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 603 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castles Education
Gainsborough · Independent all-through · Ages 7–16
93 students
Mercer's Wood Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
157 students
| Measure | Castles Education Gainsborough, East Midlands | Mercer's Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #329 of 329 | #1511 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4069 of 4,090 | #15644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 93 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 157 |
| Free school meals | – | 75.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 6.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 14.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.castleseducation.co.uk | mercerswoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web |
The verdict
- •Mercer's Wood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (4.0 vs 2.7).
- •Mercer's Wood Academy is the larger school with 157 students compared with 93.
- •Castles Education is a independent school while Mercer's Wood Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castles Education better than Mercer's Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mercer's Wood Academy ranks higher (4.0 vs 2.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castles Education and Mercer's Wood Academy?
About 603 m in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castles Education: 93. Mercer's Wood Academy: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castles Education and Mercer's Wood Academy rank in East Midlands?
Castles Education is 329th of 329 and Mercer's Wood Academy is 1511th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).